John R. Hargrave of Wewoka, a founder and managing partner of the Edmonds Cole Law Firm in Oklahoma City, was named president of East Central University Friday afternoon [MAY 15] by the Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma.

An East Central University graduate who has scored a lot of "firsts" in his life returned to ECU on May 1 to give some students from the 5th grade through high school and their teachers a little advice.

Mickey Cowan, executive director of the East Central University Foundation Inc., has announced he will resign as the foundation's CEO because of health reasons. Cowan, a well-known figure in ECU and Ada circles, said he would return to teaching in the classroom where time constraints are less demanding.

East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community
interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area,
East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.